Welcome to the Illinois Education Job Bank℠ where you can Search Openings, Save Resumes, and Apply Online for FREE!

Job Details

Junior High Science Teacher

Duties

  • Develop and deliver science lessons aligned with Illinois state standards and district curriculum
  • Teach life science, physical science, earth science, and related content areas
  • Design and implement hands-on labs, experiments, and inquiry-based learning activities
  • Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners, including students with IEPs and 504 plans.
  • Maintain and organize science equipment, materials, and classroom resources
  • Establish and maintain a structured, positive classroom learning environment
  • Implement effective classroom management strategies
  • Collaborate with grade-level teams and colleagues on curriculum planning
  • Participate in faculty meetings, professional development, and school events

Qualifications

  • Valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with appropriate middle school science endorsement
  • Knowledge of Illinois Learning Standards and Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)
  • Ability to develop and implement standards-aligned lesson plans
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Knowledge of laboratory safety procedures and proper use of science equipment
  • Experience using assessment data to guide instruction
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues, parents, and administrators
  • Commitment to ongoing professional development

Salary/Benefits

Salary and benefits are determined per the BVEA collective bargaining agreement.

Additional Notes

The district also offers prior years of service on the salary schedule, a tuition waiver for out of district children of staff members, reimbursement for college coursework, and opportunities to earn early tenure.

How to Apply

Please send a cover letter, resume, and three letters of recommendation to Julie Platz at jplatz@bureauvalley.net 

Email Address

jplatz@bureauvalley.net

Job Posting Date

4/28/2026

Start Date

8/11/2026

This website stores cookies on your computer. These cookies are used to collect information about how you interact with our website and allow us to remember you. We use this information in order to improve and customize your browsing experience and for analytics and metrics about our visitors both on this website and other media. To find out more about the cookies we use, see our Privacy Policy.